International Trade and World Market – Page 24

Russia Strikes Danube Port, Escalating Attacks on Ukraine Grain Routes

The assault, across the river from Romania, heightened the risk of a more direct confrontation with a NATO member and came on the same day that drones struck buildings in Moscow.

July 24, 2023

Russia Batters Ukraine’s Ability to Export Grain in Black Sea Confrontation

Russia held exercises demonstrating its power to sink ships and stop those that try to run its blockade. For Ukrainian food exports to resume, Moscow said, a list of demands must be met.

July 21, 2023

Why Is Switzerland — of All Places — Importing So Much Cheese?

The cheese-proud country has recently imported more of the stuff than it exports, a worry for farmers and traditionalists.

July 21, 2023

Russia Halts Participation in Ukraine Grain Deal

Moscow, which has repeatedly complained that the U.N.-brokered agreement is one-sided in Ukraine’s favor, said it could return to the deal if its demands were met.

July 17, 2023

One Reason China Is Willing to Engage Again: Its Troubled Economy

China was on track to recover after closing itself off during the pandemic. Now the country’s growth is staggering and Beijing is signaling it is open to talking.